[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 4]
[Senate]
[Page 6072]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      RESOLUTIONS SUBMITTED TODAY

  Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate 
proceed to the immediate consideration en bloc of the following 
resolutions, which were submitted earlier today: S. Res. 118, S. Res. 
119, S. Res. 120, S. Res. 121, S. Res. 122, S. Res. 123, S. Res. 124, 
and S. Res. 125.
  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the 
resolutions en bloc.


                              S. Res. 124

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, this resolution concerns a request for 
testimony in writing, documents, and representation in a pro se civil 
action pending in Connecticut federal district court. In this action, 
the plaintiff claims that a bar mitzvah was held in the Greenwich Town 
Hall, allegedly in violation of the Constitutions of the United States 
and the State of Connecticut.
  The plaintiff has issued a subpoena to Senator Blumenthal, who 
attended a Town Hall event preceding the alleged bar mitzvah, and to 
his office, requesting the production of a deposition by written 
questions from the Senator and documents. Senator Blumenthal would like 
to cooperate by providing testimony in writing and relevant documents. 
The enclosed resolution would authorize the production of written 
testimony from the Senator and relevant office documents, where 
appropriate. It would also authorize the Senate Legal Counsel to 
represent the Senator, his office, and any employee of the Senator's 
office from whom evidence may be sought in this case.


                              S. Res. 122

  Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. President, I have submitted, with Senators 
Cornyn, Reid, Enzi, Menendez, Udall of New Mexico, and Cruz, a 
resolution commemorating Cinco de Mayo.
  We all love Cinco de Mayo for the food and festivities that we have 
grown so accustomed to across our country. However, we commemorate 
Cinco de Mayo in order to celebrate the joint history and values that 
are shared by both Mexicans and Americans. Cinco de Mayo is a day that 
reminds us that the citizens of Mexico possess the same courage that 
we, as Americans, value in ourselves. For that reason, the 
commemoration of Cinco de Mayo has transcended from being a celebration 
of the victorious Battle of Puebla that Mexico won over France, to a 
celebration of courage and a recognition of all contributions that the 
Mexican-American community has had both in Colorado and in our great 
Nation. Celebrating Cinco de Mayo brings pride to both the Mexican-
American community and all Americans.
  The courage displayed by Mexican forces on May 5, 1862, parallels the 
courage that we as Americans have used to overcome adversity and thrive 
since our founding. The victory of the beleaguered force of Mexican 
troops at the Battle of Puebla weakened France's immense resources and 
limited its ability to meddle in America's Civil War. As Mexico sought 
to defend itself from European aggression, the Battle of Puebla reminds 
us that the foundation of the United States was also built through 
battles in which the United States often found itself as the underdog. 
Through courage, perseverance, and the willingness to fight and die for 
freedom, our Nation has become stronger. These contributions that the 
Mexican-American community has had in our Nation should be celebrated 
as part of our country's history.
  While Cinco de Mayo remains a Mexican national holiday, the 
commemoration of this holiday has become imbedded in American culture. 
Both in Colorado and throughout our Nation, the contributions of the 
millions of Mexican-American families are seen throughout our 
communities. As in years past, I continue to encourage my fellow 
Coloradans to celebrate Cinco de Mayo by remembering and educating but 
also by coming together with friends and neighbors to enjoy food, 
music, and dancing.
  Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent that the resolutions be agreed to, 
the preambles be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be laid on 
the table en bloc, with no intervening action or debate.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The resolutions were agreed to.
  The preambles were agreed to.
  (The resolutions, with their preambles, are printed in today's Record 
under ``Submitted Resolutions.'')

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